Shirahama, one of the Kansai region's leading tourist destinations, has approved the introduction of an accommodation tax, becoming the third municipality in the region after Osaka Prefecture and Kyoto City to adopt such a measure. (News On Japan)

A man was found dead after a house fire destroyed a residence in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, early on June 16, after a police officer on patrol spotted smoke and flames rising from the property. (News On Japan)

Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.

The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.

US media say the plan would have involved a drone attack. The FBI boss says multiple suspects are in custody.

The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.

The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.

The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effective oil blockade.

The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effective oil blockade.

Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.

The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.

The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.

The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.

Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

The Tokyo Fire Department has called for greater public cooperation with emergency medical services following a rise in incidents involving interference with ambulance crews, including cases in which paramedics have been assaulted while carrying out rescue operations. (News On Japan)

A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.

A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.

The U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club from June 18 to June 21, 2026, bringing one of golf's most demanding tests back to a venue known for rewarding discipline and precision. (News On Japan)

Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.